Failure to Notify a

Practical application:

Because Sophie was not properly notified of the appointment order, the appeal time limit never started for her. She should gather evidence of non-notification (e.g., absence of postal receipts, witness statements) and file an appeal against the owner’s association without delay. This court decision protects her right to contest the appointment even months after it was made.

Practical application:

The failure to notify Marc personally means the appeal period against the administrator’s appointment and subsequent decisions has not begun. He should immediately instruct a French lawyer to formally contest the appointment and the repair authorisations, relying on this case law. To prevent future issues, he must update his correspondence address with the property manager, using a reliable forwarding method.

Practical application:

As new co-owners, Emma and Julien were entitled to be notified of the administration order. If they weren’t, the appeal deadline never started for them. They should contact the notary who handled the sale to confirm how the seller was notified, then consider appealing the appointment on grounds of non-notification, citing this decision. If the levy is excessive, they may also challenge the administrator’s authority to impose it without proper notice.